# Setting Up a 7 Days to Die Server

> Set up a 7 Days to Die server: difficulty, blood moon, loot settings and mods like Darkness Falls.

**Short answer:** In the serverconfig.xml via BloodMoonFrequency. Default is 7 (every 7 days). Lower = more often.

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| Game | 7 Days to Die |
| Category | Configuration |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Reading time | 8 min |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Language | en |
| Source | https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/7d2d-server-einrichten |
| Other language | https://agrarchaoten.com/guides/7d2d-server-einrichten |

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## Contents

- [7D2D server overview](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/7d2d-server-einrichten#ueberblick)
- [Setting up the server](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/7d2d-server-einrichten#einrichten)
- [Loot and difficulty](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/7d2d-server-einrichten#loot)
- [Installing mods](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/7d2d-server-einrichten#mods)
- [Tips](https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/7d2d-server-einrichten#tipps)

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## 7 Days to Die Server — Zombie Survival with Friends

7 Days to Die combines survival, crafting and tower defense. A dedicated server lets you fight the zombie hordes together — with your own settings for difficulty, loot and the infamous Blood Moon horde.

**Mind the version:** 7D2D regularly receives big alpha updates. Make sure the server and all players are running the same version.

## Setting Up the Server

**1. Order your server**

Order your [7 Days to Die server at Agrar Chaoten](https://agrarchaoten.com/gameserver/7-days-to-die).

**2. Basic settings in serverconfig.xml**

The most important parameters:

**3. World settings**

Choose between pre-made maps (Navezgane) or randomly generated worlds (Random Gen). Random Gen offers more variety, Navezgane is the developers' handcrafted map.

## Adjusting Loot and Difficulty

| Setting | Casual | Standard | Hardcore |
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| Difficulty | 1 (Adventurer) | 2 (Nomad) | 4-5 (Warrior/Insane) |
| Loot abundance | 150-200% | 100% | 50-75% |
| Blood Moon | Every 10-14 days | Every 7 days | Every 3-5 days |
| Day length | 90 min | 60 min | 40-50 min |
| Zombie speed (day) | Walk | Walk | Jog/Run |

## Installing Mods

7D2D supports mods via the **Mods folder**. Popular mods:

- **Darkness Falls:** Complete overhaul mod with new classes, zombies and crafting
- **Undead Legacy:** More realistic survival with vehicles and electricity
- **War of the Walkers:** New weapons, vehicles and crafting recipes

**Overhaul mods:** Big mods like Darkness Falls change the game completely. All players need the same mods and the server needs more RAM.

## Tips

**Prepare for the first Blood Moon:** Make sure your group has a defensible base by day 7.

**Back up regularly:** Create backups before Blood Moon nights and updates.

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## Frequently asked questions

**Q: How do I set the blood moon frequency?**
A: In the serverconfig.xml via BloodMoonFrequency. Default is 7 (every 7 days). Lower = more often.

**Q: Can I install Darkness Falls on the server?**
A: Yes, but all players need the same mod version. The server also needs more RAM.

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## About this guide

This guide was written by Agrar Chaoten — a German game server host specialising in 7 Days to Die.
Rent a server: https://agrarchaoten.com/gameserver

*Source: https://agrarchaoten.com/en/guides/7d2d-server-einrichten*
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